Invacare Tracer SX INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS, Installing The Anti-tippers Figures 1

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PROCEDURE 6	ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
This Procedure Includes the Following:	Top Position	Bottom Position
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers	(NON-RECLINER)	(RECLINER)
Wheel Lock Adjustment

H E E L

L O C K S

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS

WARNING

NON-RECLINERS ONLY: Inasmuch as the anti- tippers are an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti-tippers), In- vacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.

RECLINERS ONLY: Anti-tippers MUST BE at- tached at all times.

Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged. Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully pro- trudes out of the hole on the bottom of the wheelchair frame.

Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.

Installing The Anti-tippers (FIGURES 1 & 2)

NOTE: To ensure the correct model anti-tipper is used refer to FIGURE 1. Measurements for NON-RECLINER anti-tippers are approximate and are taken with exten- sion tube in TOP hole position. Measurements for RE- CLINER anti-tippers are approximate and are taken with extension tube in BOTTOM hole position.

Anti-tipper Length

FIGURE 1 - ANTI-TIPPER LENGTH

1.Depress the release buttons and insert the anti-tip- pers with the anti-tipper wheels pointing toward the ground/floor into the wheelchair frame tubing as shown in FIGURE 2.

2.Ensure that the release button of the anti-tipper fully protrudes out of the hole in the bottom of the wheel- chair frame tubing.

3.Adjust anti-tippers as necessary. Refer to ADJUST- ING THE ANTI-TIPPERSin PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

Anti-tipper

Release Buttons

Wheelchair Frame

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPPERS

Adjusting The Anti-tippers (FIGURE 3)

NOTE: A 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor MUST be maintained at all times.

1. Place wheelchair on a flat, level surface.

NOTE: If adjusting anti-tippers on recliner models, en- sure back cains are in the upright position before making adjustments.

2.Press the release buttons near the wheeled portion of the anti-tipper and slide it up or down to achieve the 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance (FIGURE 3).

3.Check to make sure that the release buttons are fully engaged in adjustment holes, and ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same height.

Chair	Anti-tipper	Anti-tipper
	Length	Model
Tracer Titan, SX, DLX	12-inches	9758
with 17 1/2 - 19 1/2 inch
seat-to-floor height
Tracer Titan, SX, DLX	11 1/4-inches	9859
with 15 1/2 - 17 1/2 inch
seat-to-floor height
Chair	Anti-tipper	Anti-tipper
	Length	Part Number
SX Recliner	13-1/2-inches	1088242

4.Check to make sure that a 1-1/2 to 2-inch clearance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and

the ground/floor has been achieved BEFORE using

the wheelchair.

5. Repeat STEPS 1-3until 1-1/2-2-inch clearance is achieved.

Release Buttons 1-1/2 to 2-inch Clearance

FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS

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